CHAPTER X.

1762. March 22nd. News of the Conquest of Martinico 143

War in Portugal 144

Pacific Disposition of the new Czar 150

His Popular Measures 151

Meditated War with Denmark by the Czar and the King of Prussia 152

Insurrections in Ireland quelled by the Earl of Hertford 154

The Portuguese War, and the War in Germany 155

Private Negotiation with the Court of Vienna 157

April 28th. Creation of seven new Peers _ib._

Buckingham House purchased by the Queen 159

Seclusion of the King and Queen _ib._